Introduction

A mainly holarctic group of hairstreaks, with some representatives in subtropical Asia. There are a number of names associated with taxa from Taiwan and China which are not listed here because their status cannot be ascertained.

Nomenclature

There are a vast number of generic names associated with Satyrium, in part because of Tutt's publication of numerous homonyms which have spawned replacement names that are now for the most part viewed as synonyms. The circumscription adopted here is that of Robbins (2004). Tuzov et al. (2000) recognize Neolycaena, Nordmannia, Superflua and Armenia as valid genera for temperate Asian forms.

Other Names for SatyriumScudder 1876

ChrysophanusHübner 1818 suppressed, ICZN Op. 541

ArgusGerhard 1850 invalid junior homonym of Argus Bohadsch 1761

CallipsycheScudder 1876 currently viewed as a subjective junior synonym

Neolycaenade Nicéville 1890 currently viewed as a subjective junior synonym

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